'Red Dwarf': New series description, filming details released

New details have emerged about the forthcoming new series of Red Dwarf.

It was confirmed earlier this year that the sci-fi comedy would shoot six new episodes, to air on digital channel Dave.

An official blurb has now been released on the show's official site: "Red Dwarf returns for its first full series since 1999. Lister, Rimmer, Cat and Kryten face six exciting new adventures from the pen of Doug Naylor.

"The classic crew, the classic ship... with a brand new vision. The universe will never be the same..."

The new series will be filmed at Shepperton Studios in front of a live audience. Shooting is expected to take place in December 2011 and January 2012.

"The BBC never really pushed Red Dwarf as one of their flagship shows, even though it was so successful," he told Digital Spy. "[The series] has made untold millions all over the world, but we're still not part of the furniture."